Recent content by mcharlto88

I'm in the Des Moines/Ankeny area and am looking for a place to go shoot clays that is free. I've searched online all over the place and can't seem to find anywhere. Anybody know of any places in the area to shoot for free?

I'm wondering what everybody's favorite ammo is for hunting pheasants? I've only been hunting a couple times and shot clays a few times, so I haven't had enough experience to really know what the differences are in different sizes, brands, etc. That said, can you kind of explain why you prefer...

I'm new to hunting and plan to go buy my first shotgun in the next week or two. I'm wondering if I can get some opinions on a couple options I've been looking at. The Browning BPS and the Remington 870 Express Super Mag. I was pretty set on the Browning, but saw that Bass Pro is having a sale...

It seems like I've seen a post about people's favorite hunting boots but I couldn't find it, so maybe I saw it on another forum. Anyways, I'm wondering what peoples favorite hunting boots are? Preferably something around $100(Give or take $20-$30). Something that's cool during the early season...

If any of you have read any of the other posts I've written on this site, you'll find out very quickly that I'm brand new to pheasant hunting with the exception of a couple hunts with my uncle years ago. Tonight I went out driving around looking for some public land to hunt this fall and this is...

I'm new to hunting and am looking for a group to possibly join this fall(2012). I live in Ankeny and am willing to travel within reason. I'm only able to go on weekends so Saturday and/or Sunday mornings would work the best. Like I said, I'm brand new to hunting with the exception of a couple...

Hey, I'm new to this site and new to hunting. I'm 27 and just finished my hunters safety.(I know, too me long enough right?) I've been out pheasant hunting a couple times years ago as a youth with my uncle so I'm not completely "green" but I have a lot to learn about the sport. If there is...

I'm looking to get a springer spaniel in the next 9-12 months and am looking for a breeder in Iowa. Wondering if anybody knows of any that breed good gun dogs?

As of this summer I'm basically brand new to all types of hunting. I've been pheasant hunting years ago with my uncle but just recently completed my hunters safety.(Finally, now that I'm 27:) Anyways, I'm really looking forward to pheasant season opening, but I don't have any idea where there is...